TPS

Given the schedule, I think we'll know for sure at the bye week. In my mind, there are three beatable teams, and three very tough teams in those 6. While my prediction is for the Bills to go 10-6, I have them at 3-3 by the bye. I like what Gailey said in his presser: basically 'we are a better team this year, but don't go annointing us yet.' I think the Raiders will be tough. I'd like to see the Bills win a squeaker with a last minute drive--a character building win...

I am sure that most (with the exception of guys like Sully who play the bad cop) of the local media err on the side of caution so as not to be known as homer's by the locals, and the same goes for those with any national recognition (like Gaughan). Even though I was one of the optimist here, it was an educated guess. While I like what I saw, I would not start crowing that I was right (except for my survivor pool guess) until they show consistency. I have them pegged for 3-1 in the first 4 games. I'll reserve serious judgment until we've seen that somewhat larger body of work... A great win!

Didn't notice on the two I saw, only saw that they ran 92's way, which would've been away from Dareus anyway. I assume that will be a trend, running away from Dareus...

I think Carrington was playing RDE on two big plays that went his way. He didn't set the edge on the first, and the second they cut inside and Barnett got tangled and just missed. If I recall correctly.

Bill mentioned Levitre in his post, but you can say the same about Bell, once his job was threatened, he turned it up. I like that Gailey is not afraid to "hurt someone's feelings" by letting them know that "no job is safe."

I remember seeing two plays where he stood Hali up and Bell looked aggressive; I saw a few plays of help going to his side; and I saw one play where Bell was trying to pick up a stunt outside but couldn't get there. I think Fitz was rushed into an incomplete on that one. Those are the ones that I can remember. I liked the aggressiveness that Bell showed though.

Oh Yeah Baby! Now I have to worry about next week...

Rates on 10-year T bonds are 2%, it's a good time to borrow to do some more things to stimulate the economy. Work on the long term deficit issue when unemployment gets below 6%. The federal government issues its own currency, it doesn't have to balance its budget like a household, and shoudn't. The real deficit problem is long term, not short.

I like what Buddy said about this in his 103.3 interview. DJ built a team that would work well in a dome, but not in Buffalo. When you play outside against the Pats and Jets, you will get out-muscled, and we did.

Jay, For anyone who will only play 9 holes (or even to subsidize those playing 18), I have four 9-hole coupons that cover the cost--a free 9 holes. Hopefully I'll get a few more before next weekend. Well, I shouldn't say that it's free, it will cost a beer... TPS

I think the 9-hole rate (after 1pm) at Arrow is $18 to walk with a push cart. I will find out by end of day if I can get any 9-hole coupons. If we can get something around 1:30-2, that would be good. And I haven't been referred to as a gentleman in quite sometime...

Ironic that right after his speech, ABC goes right to breaking a story about a new threat--Obama's econ plan? On a serious note, it is worrisome that 9/11 falls on opening day, as I imagine an NFL game would be the kind of target AlQ would go after. And, according to the report, a couple of trucks have gone missing in KC.... My link

Or his predictions.

Yeah, how long have we heard this refrain that the "FED is printing money." If so, why hasn't the economy improved? Where did all of that money go? On another note, two things mentioned by Obama that I hope congress passes: 1) cut the payroll tax for employers; 2) help homeowners refinance. The latter would have the biggest bang and would be a relatively cheap program to fund.

The folks who own Rothland own Arrowhead which is across the street, and a much nicer course--the picture from that web site is actually the 18th at Arrowhead. I'd take Arrowhead over Rothland anyday. In fact, I might be able to find a couple of coupons for 9 holes at Arrowhead. I'll check and let you know tomorrow.

You mean my $10 on the line for the Bills in the pool isn't good enough for you?

I picked them in my survivor pool for week 1. Yeah baby!

NO quarrel that it didn't meet the originators goals (yes, ms romer was a homer). If that's how you judge it, ok. It did have a positive impact in the ways I mentioned. Was there a better alternative? Yes.

That's what happens when you put people in charge who learned equilibrium models only, and who have no idea what to do when hit with a debt-deflation crisis. While Paulson, Bernanke and Geithner focused on resolving the problems from over-leveraged finance, they did very little (if anything) to resolve the problems from over-leveraged households.

It depends on what the definition of "worked" IS... If it means the extra half trillion (or so) by the federal govt helped offset cuts by local and state govts and prevented a worse outcome, then yes. If it means that corporate profits were higher because of it, then yes again. If it means that it turned the economy around and lowered unemployment, then nope.

I'm pretty sure I saw someone use the WMD idea a few weeks ago, but kudos to stony for bringing it back to life.

Just thought of one other point. Fitz will have 1-3 opportunities when someone beats his man and gets deep; he has to capitalize on those.

KC is a team that will primarily run then pass, so I think the Bills can still win by keeping the rushing number to half of what they gave up last year--if they keep it under 150, they should win. The 100 yard barrier will be tough in the first few games, as I expect they will have some breakdowns and give up a couple of long runs--growing pains for the D. I think the Bills win it, but it will be a dog fight like last year.

Not saying that. I was suggesting that maybe they liked Caussin better and it was a way to hide him? It's a stretch for sure. That said, and taking a peek at the Pats roster, it was pretty doubtful that the Pats would keep 4 TEs, and they weren't going to get rid of the 3 they kept. So I'd say the odds were pretty high that Smith was going to be let go, for any team that had their eye on him.

Fitz talked up Johnson early last year, and now he's talking up Jones. I'd say I have to go with his approval... Jones